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[[File:File:Hero's Clothes Artwork.png.png|20x20px]] [[|]] The Green Clothes,(ALttP)[1] also known as the Green Tunic,(ALBW)[1] are the default type of clothing worn by Link throughout the majority of each of his adventures. Because of this, it has become a symbol of the hero who saved Hyrule from evil.[2][3] Unlike the other types of clothes, it does not grant the young hero any abilities. In some games, such as Twilight Princess and Skyward Sword, Link wears a chain mail underneath it to further protect himself.
Due to this garb transcending generations, the Green Clothes are known by different names, including Green Jerkin, Kokiri Tunic, Hero's Clothes, Recruit Uniform, and Knight Uniform.
Types of Green Clothes
Kokiri Tunic
The Kokiri Tunic,[4] the set of clothes that the Kokiri children wear, is the clothing worn by Link at the start of Ocarina of Time. It is a simple leaf-green tunic that enables no special abilities, unlike its Goron and Zora counterparts. However, its one strength is that Like Likes will not steal Link's tunic if he is wearing this. As such, if a Like Like manages to swallow Link with another tunic, it is best to quickly swap out a special tunic for this one until the attack finishes, or Link will have to kill the Like Like to get it back, or else have to buy another one.
The Time Set in Breath of the Wild is based on this outfit, and have a chance of being received from a Chest obtained from scanning the 'Ocarina of Time Link' amiibo.
Hero's Clothes
The Hero's Clothes are featured in The Wind Waker and Twilight Princess.
Link receives this set of clothes very early on in his adventure in The Wind Waker. It was customary for the young boys of Outset Island to don a green tunic in honor of the Hero of Time upon reaching a certain age.[3] They were especially made for Link by his Grandmother for his birthday and were designed and suited to look like the Hero of Time.[5] As Link wears these, some characters will come to realize a feeling of nostalgia and mistake him for the Hero of Time,[6] while others will think the outfit is old-fashioned.[7]
In Twilight Princess, once Link returns the light to the Faron Province after collecting the Ordon Shield and Ordon Sword for Midna, he is given the Hero's Clothes by Faron.[8] Faron notes that the Legendary Hero once wore these clothes, a treasure kept by the Spirits of Light, and that it was only fitting that Link don the clothes as well, as his successor.[8] The Hero's Clothes also possess some visual differences from past incarnations; they are similar to what is worn in Ocarina of Time and Majora's Mask, but with some add-ons. Underneath the green is a chainmail shirt, and the garb also possesses two small pouches attached to the belt. The fabric of the tunic and hat has stitches and seams, unlike the seamless formation of all previous tunics, and the boots and undergarments of the tunic have things such as buckles, small holes, and other indications of wear-and-tear and hurried craftwork.
The Hero's Clothes appear in Breath of the Wild as amiibo exclusive Armor Sets. By scanning either the Super Smash Bros. series Toon Link amiibo or the Legend of Zelda 30th Anniversary series Toon Link amiibo, Link has a chance of obtaining the Wind Set from a Treasure Chest. Also by scanning the Super Smash Bros. series Link amiibo, Link has a chance of obtaining the Twilight Set from a Treasure Chest.
Recruit Uniform
In Spirit Tracks, Link's green tunic is known as the Recruit Uniform, which is the same uniform that guards wear.[9] Though it is called Recruit's Uniform upon obtaining, it is referred to as the Hero's Clothes on the Status Screen. It is given to Link by Princess Zelda so that he can disguise himself and be able to pass by the guards unnoticed as the two escape from Hyrule Castle.[10] It serves as a replacement to the Engineer's Clothes, which Link can reobtain later in the game when he obtains 15 of the 20 stamps in Niko's Stamp Book. There is no functional difference between Link's outfits in this game, and switching between the two can be done at any time by talking to Niko.
Knight Uniform
A Uniform is given to those graduated from the Knight Academy and then worthy the title of a Knight. The design of the uniform is changed every year.[11] Pipit, a knight graduated from the Academy previous year than Link[12] wears a yellow uniform. One way to graduate from the Academy[13] is to win the race in the Wing Ceremony, an annual event taking place at Skyloft. Link wins the race and a uniform is made for him.
Before Link can set out on his journey to find and rescue Zelda after she is kidnapped by Ghirahim, Gaepora is not quite satisfied with Link's clothing.[14] He then mentions that the uniform Link was to receive for winning the race should have been finished by then, and the two return to the Knight Academy to bestow upon Link the tunic that the young hero wears throughout the game.[15]
Green Tunic
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The Green Tunic is the default clothing worn by Link at the start of A Link Between Worlds. It is similar to the clothes Gulley wears, as is his father, and mother. This could imply that the set of clothes the blacksmiths wear in their trade is green in color and includes a long cap.
Wild Set
The Green Clothes in Breath of the Wild appear as the Wild Set. It is comprised of the Tunic of the Wild, Trousers of the Wild and Cap of the Wild. This Set is a reward for completing all 120 Ancient Shrines. The Tunic retains the stitching from the original design of Link. These Green Clothes are unique in that they are not obtained near the beginning of Link's adventure.
Other Appearances
Hyrule Warriors
In Hyrule Warriors, at the end of The Armies of Ruin, Link discovers that Zelda is missing after Wizzro's attack on the castle and the rampaging of King Dodongo. Running back to the entrance of the castle, before he was ambushed by Bokoblins, Impa returns the favor after Link saves her from Volga's wrath by stopping the ambush and then hands him the Hero's Clothes showing complete worth and trust in him to be the Hero Hyrule needs.
The Kokiri Tunic, Era of Twilight Tunic, and Knight of Skyloft Tunic are Costumes for Link that are based on the Kokiri Tunic from Ocarina of Time, the Hero's Clothes from Twilight Princess, and the Knight Uniform from Skyward Sword, respectively.
Nomenclature
 Names in Other Regions 
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| Language | Name | |||||
| Kokiri Tunic | Hero's Clothes | Recruit Uniform | Knight Uniform | Green Tunic | ||
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Japanese | いつもの服 (Itsumo no Fuku) | 勇者の服 (Yūsha no Fuku) | 見習い兵士の服 (Minarai Heishi no Fuku) | 緑の服 (Midori no Fuku) | |
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FrenchCA | Tunique Kokiri (OoT3D) | Habit d'apprenti soldat | Tunique verte | ||
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FrenchEU | Tunique Kokiri | Tenue du Héros | Habit d'apprenti soldat | Tenue des chevaliers | Tunique verte |
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German | Kokiri-Rüstung | Helden-Gewand  |
Rekrutenuniform | Gewand der Ritter | Grünes Gewand |
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Italian | Veste dei Kokiri | Tunica dell'Eroe | Uniforme da Recluta | Divisa della scuola d'armi | Tunica verde |
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SpanishEU | Túnica Kokiri | Ropas del héroe | Uniforme de aprendiz | Uniforme de los caballeros | Ropas verdes |
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SpanishLA | Sayo kokiri (OoT3D) | Uniforme de aprendiz | Sayo verde | ||
Gallery
Green Tunic artwork from A Link to the Past
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Green Tunic from A Link to the Past
Link wearing the Green Tunic from A Link to the Past
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Green Tunic from Link's Awakening DX
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Kokiri Tunic artwork from Ocarina of Time
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Kokiri Tunic as seen in-game from Ocarina of Time
Kokiri Tunic as seen in-game from Ocarina of Time 3D
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Hero's Clothes from The Wind Waker
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Link receiving the Hero's Clothes in The Wind Waker
Link wearing the Hero's Clothes in Twilight Princess
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Recruit Uniform from Spirit Tracks
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Link wearing the Recruit Uniform from Spirit Tracks
Artwork depicting Link fighting in the Green Tunic from A Link Between Worlds
The Hero's Clothes from Hyrule Warriors
Link's Kokiri Tunic from Hyrule Warriors
Link's Era of Twilight Tunic from Hyrule Warriors
Link's Knight of Skyloft Tunic from Hyrule Warriors
See Also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Encyclopedia, Dark Horse Books, pg. 126(ALttP)
- ↑ "Look at your awakened form... The green tunic that is your garb once belonged to the ancient hero chosen by the gods... His power is yours. His is the true power that slept within you. Your name is [Link]. You are the hero chosen by the gods." — Faron (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "On a certain island, it became customary to garb boys in green when they came of age. Clothed in the green of fields, they aspired to find heroic blades and cast down evil. The elders wished only for the youths to know courage like the hero of legend..." — Introduction (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "Kokiri Tunic
A humble but comfortable green garment. Everyone in the Kokiri Forest wears one." — N/A (Ocarina of Time 3D) - ↑ "Time certainly flies... I can't believe you're already old enough to wear these clothes. Don't look so disappointed, dear one! Just try them on. Today is a day to celebrate! It is the day that you become the same age as the young hero spoken of in all the legends. You only have to wear them for one day, so don't look so down. Be proud, child!" — Grandma (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "I must apologize. I was in error. I saw your clothing, and suddenly I felt a longing for an age gone by... That longing caused the ancient tongue to pass my lips." — Great Deku Tree (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ "Wow. What's with that get-up?" — Tetra (The Wind Waker)
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Look at your awakened form... The green tunic that is your garb once belonged to the ancient hero chosen by the gods... His power is yours. His is the true power that slept within you." — Faron (Twilight Princess)
- ↑ "You got a recruit uniform! Wearing this, you can pose as a soldier and move freely about the castle!" — N/A (Spirit Tracks)
- ↑ "All right, please put this on right away. It's a recruit uniform. The guards are starting their patrols, so getting past them won't be easy. But if you wear this, they'll think you're one of them!" — Princess Zelda (Spirit Tracks)
- ↑ "That green uniform is what our knights will be wearing this year. To be honest, I've had my doubts about the color. But oddly enough, seeing you wearing this uniform, I can't imagine a more fitting color for you. It's as though you were born to wear it." — Gaepora (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "The Wing Ceremony's about to begin, right? Remember when Pipit won the last one right at the last second? It was soooo close. Now, that was a race..." — Karane (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "As you well know, today's champion will graduate to the next class, bringing him one step closer to knighthood. He will also receive a gift from the young woman chosen to play the role of the goddess in this year's ritual. Today is a special day for many reasons, but it is also the 25th anniversary of our fine institution. To celebrate the occasion, today's champion shall also receive his gift high atop the Statue of the Goddess. I hear the young woman performing the role of the goddess this year has crafted the gift herself. And as you all well know, the role of the goddess this year will be performed by..." — Owlan (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "You have a great journey before you, Link, and those clothes... They don't look up to the task." — Gaepora (Skyward Sword)
- ↑ "The uniform you were to receive for winning the race should be ready by now. A sturdy uniform like that will prove much more suitable for a long journey. You'd better change before you go." — Gaepora (Skyward Sword)